1. I’m very happy you’re here tonight!

2.  Attended Garnet Valley schools K-12  Graduated from WCU and then earned my masters there as well  Middle School English Certified (6 th, 7 th, & 8 th grades)  Certified Reading Specialist

3.  Jordan is 19 and a sophomore at WVU.  Noelle is 11 and in 6 th grade here at GVMS.

4. Daisy & Bella Diesel Trebuchet

5.  Check my website after school to see each day’s homework for each class. Because it is set up as a blog, you can go back and look at previous assignments and links if needed.  Links to some assignments and related websites are often posted  Here is a link to my blog!  http://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/Domain/409 http://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/Domain/409

6.  Links to: Class lists, homework blog, helpful links, Quizlet, etc.  Access via GVMS website  Tonight’s BTSN handouts

7.  Award-winning, high-interest novels  PA state standards related to reading, listening, and speaking are taught and assessed primarily through the use of classroom core novels, Reading Workshop, and the sixth grade literature anthology.  Vocabulary skills are developed through class novels, word studies, and the 6 th grade core vocabulary list.

8.  Bye, bye 100 Book Challenge  No AR tests!  Reading Workshop is held twice per week  Student-selected books to increase reading fluency, skills, and love of literature!  At-home reading expectation is 5 nights per week for 20 minutes each night.  What will we do? Book talks, mini-lessons, student conferencing, and reading!

9.  Grammar skills taught throughout the year  Focus is primarily on using correct grammar within authentic writing & speaking  Games/activities to further understanding  Occasional quizzes and tests

10.  Binder  Binder dividers (see “Supply List”)  Plastic page protectors (for “keeper” sheets)  Marble composition book (Writer’s NB or JSJ)  Loose-leaf paper (supply all year in binder)  Pencils, erasers, highlighters

11.  PLEASE USE IT!!! Once a week is perfect. Try not to drive yourself or your child crazy by checking every hour. It can be addictive, I know  Grades are live so you can access your child’s current progress at any time.  If you believe there may be a discrepancy, please feel free to e- mail me and I’ll check into it and get back to you ASAP!  Your “username” is your child’s school ID #. Confidential PS information was included in the summer mailing; it can be found at the bottom of your child’s schedule given to you tonight or by calling the guidance office.

12.  During lunch (“working lunch”)  After school until 3:00  (Tues.-Thurs.)  Or 3 rd period- Study Hall

13. Students should record assignments daily and for every class. The 6 th grade daily schedule is located on the back cover. The 6 th grade daily schedule is located on the back cover. All MS extra-curricular activities are listed on pages 8-9.

14.  Student Council  Communications Club (GVTV)  Outdoor Club (skiing & snowboarding)  Chess Club  Library Club  Intramural Sports  Club Fair today!  Homework club

15.  After your child’s second day of illness, please call or e-mail the HOMEBASE teacher to request work.  She will coordinate with the rest of the team to collect school work that can be picked up after 2:00 PM.  Pick up from the 6 th grade shelf outside the main office.  For planned absences, students should request a form in the office that you fill out and then they take around to all of their teachers a week or so before the trip.